Experience the delightful flavor and early yields of West Coast Seeds Gold Nugget Cherry Tomatoes. This compact determinate variety grows to 61 cm (24") tall, making it ideal for containers and small garden spaces. Developed specifically for cool climates by Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University, Gold Nugget sets fruit easily in cool weather and is typically the first tomato variety to ripen. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, these tomatoes are sweet, flavorful, and perfect for fresh eating or culinary use.
Key Features:
- Early Yield: Produces early, prolific yields of golden yellow globes.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for containers and small garden spaces.
- Cool Climate: Bred specifically for cooler weather conditions.
- Sweet & Flavorful: Balanced taste, with many seedless fruits early in the season.
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Open-Pollinated: Ensures natural and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring with bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Bush types benefit from tomato cages to prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Enhance your garden with the sweet and productive Gold Nugget Cherry Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these compact tomatoes will bring early, prolific yields to your cool climate garden. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious cherry tomatoes.
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Experience the delightful flavor and early yields of West Coast Seeds Gold Nugget Cherry Tomatoes. This compact determinate variety grows to 61 cm (24") tall, making it ideal for containers and small garden spaces. Developed specifically for cool climates by Dr. James Baggett of Oregon State University, Gold Nugget sets fruit easily in cool weather and is typically the first tomato variety to ripen. Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, these tomatoes are sweet, flavorful, and perfect for fresh eating or culinary use.
Key Features:
- Early Yield: Produces early, prolific yields of golden yellow globes.
- Compact Growth: Ideal for containers and small garden spaces.
- Cool Climate: Bred specifically for cooler weather conditions.
- Sweet & Flavorful: Balanced taste, with many seedless fruits early in the season.
- Award-Winning: Recipient of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
- Open-Pollinated: Ensures natural and vigorous growth.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season crop.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Start indoors in early spring with bottom heat. Transplant outdoors once nighttime temperatures are consistently above 7°C (45°F).
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 25-35°C (68-95°F). Seeds sprout in 7-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Keep seedlings under bright light to prevent legginess.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Mix finished compost and manure into the soil, and add 1 cup of balanced organic fertilizer beneath each transplant.
- Support: Bush types benefit from tomato cages to prevent sprawling.
- Watering: Regular watering is vital, but avoid letting the plants sit in water. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage fruit ripening.
- Transplanting: Space bush transplants 45-60cm (18-24") apart in rows 90-120cm (36-48") apart.
Harvesting:
- Timing: Harvest when the fruit is the desired color. Green tomatoes can ripen indoors at cool temperatures if they are blemish-free.
- Method: Pick fruits regularly to encourage continued production.
Pest & Disease Management:
- Blossom End Rot: Prevent by ensuring even watering and adding calcium to the soil.
- Late Blight: Use drip tape for watering and avoid splashing the leaves. Apply Bordo Copper Spray regularly in late summer.
- Flea Beetles: Protect young plants with Floating Row Cover.
Companion Planting:
- Best Companions: Asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers.
- Avoid: Brassicas, dill, corn, and potatoes to prevent pest and disease spread.
Enhance your garden with the sweet and productive Gold Nugget Cherry Tomatoes from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners of all levels, these compact tomatoes will bring early, prolific yields to your cool climate garden. Shop now and enjoy a bountiful harvest of delicious cherry tomatoes.
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